In the Trieste plant of Fincantieri was completed the modernization of the cruise ship Crystal Symphony that was delivered in recent days to the Crystal (A&K Travel Group), delivery that follows that of the Crystal Serenity, also modernized in the Julian shipyard and returned to the fleet of the shipping company on 20 July last. Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony have a length of almost 240 meters, a gross tonnage of about 51,000 tons and a maximum capacity that today stands at about 740 and 606 passengers respectively.

The contract for the modernization of the two ships had been finalized last December and, after a dedicated initial phase At the development of engineering, the work lasted for about five months significantly raising the level of services and Accommodation on board. The hotel part has been revolutionized of the units, both public areas and suites and cabins, deeply affecting also the plant engineering, to lengthen operational life. The project ended with the usual dry docking activities preparatory to the return to service.

In each ship, three decks have been radically transformed with the installation of over one hundred new suites and cabins of Double, triple and sometimes quadruple size compared to 230 previous, generating environments of greater space and value, thanks the refinement of the finishes used. A further hundred are You have been completely modernized, without changing its size. The Casinos have been removed to make room for generous lounges.

Also aspects related to environmental sustainability have been updated, with particular reference to wastewater treatment and energy recovery systems. Finally, the hulls were treated with special paints Latest generation ecosilicones, which reduce friction and fuel consumption.

"It is - the CEO of Fincantieri, Pierroberto Folgiero - of one of the most important orders managed at our Arsenale Triestino San Marco, which allows us to further consolidate the leadership of Fincantieri Services in the refitting and refurbishment sector global level that will grow a lot in the coming years for the Digital and green revolution underway. Support as a technological partner the relaunch of a brand like Crystal is a Very significant result, which starts in the best possible way the relationship with a customer like Crystal that today refers to a shipowner very well known by us as Manfredi Lefebvre D'Ovidio'.